Senior Lean & Process Improvement Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer III, Continuous Improvement to optimize manufacturing processes in West Valley City, Utah. This role requires expertise in Lean Manufacturing and 5–8 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Key responsibilities include analyzing production inefficiencies, developing process improvements, and leading site-level lean initiatives. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a strong initiative in problem-solving and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 80% on‑floor work on the production floor.
• Experience with simulation software and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes for improvements.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean methodologies.
• Lead lean application development at the site level.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Data analysis skills

Strong initiative

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SIMIO

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer III, Continuous Improvement to optimize manufacturing processes in West Valley City, Utah. This role requires expertise in Lean Manufacturing and 5–8 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Key responsibilities include analyzing production inefficiencies, developing process improvements, and leading site-level lean initiatives. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a strong initiative in problem-solving and collaboration.